Photo Editor
At Bloomberg News, photography brings our world class reporting to life. It's at the core of our coverage. Whether on the ground in the Amazon or in a semiconductor facility, our mission is to dig deeper, visually, to help readers and clients better understand their world. From the macro drivers of business, economics and politics to the impacts of climate change, technology trends and big market moves, our imagery offers our readers unique and exclusive perspectives. If you’re interested in working quickly and collaboratively at the heart of a newsroom that moves markets and minds, we want to hear from you.
WHAT'S THE ROLE?
You're an experienced photo editor with proven picture judgment and advanced knowledge of industry standard photo editing tools including Photoshop, Photo Mechanic, FTP, CMS/DAM systems. You work well under pressure, have experience assigning photographers to cover news events, process incoming imagery and quickly pair that imagery to stories in their various stages. You are aware of global current events in business, finance and politics and are passionate about bringing in visual elements that will help us continue to evolve our journalism. We're looking for you to join our photo team where you'll be challenged to work with speed, accuracy, efficiency and be involved in almost every platform that Bloomberg offers. This is a full-time, on site staff position where you will assign, process and source imagery for the Bloomberg terminal and Bloomberg’s website. As the role is based in Washington DC, the ideal candidate will have experience assigning photographers to cover politics within the DC area and on the campaign trail, including knowledge of the congressional and presidential candidate’s communications teams, the inner workings of Capitol Hill including the role of the Senate Press Photographers’ Gallery, White House pool situations and large political event coverage such as the RNC & DNC Conventions.
YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE:
Minimum of 5+ years relevant photo editing experience in a news environment
Advanced experience with Photoshop, Photo Mechanic, FTP, CMS/DAM systems
Keen awareness of the current events and decision makers affecting markets, economics, geopolitics, companies, government policy and general business
Experience assigning photographers to capture the essential elements of what our stories are about
The ability to process imagery with speed and accuracy using Bloomberg’s proprietary systems as well as industry standard tools
The presence of mind to rapidly interpret text and match with appropriate imagery
An eye for detail and awareness of cultural sensitivities to make photo selections that are both accurate and tasteful
Familiarity with the legal issues involved with image licensing, permissions and privacy rights
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desire to excel in a fast-paced global environment and meet urgent deadlines
WE'D LOVE TO SEE:
Live photo editing skills from major news events
Experience with graphic/web design, html/CSS, multimedia storytelling, Premiere Pro/Final Cut and audio
A strategic problem solver
Experience working in an “all hands on deck” environment
Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at: https://www.bloomberg.com/company/careers/working-here/news-and-research/?tactic-page=588594